The forthcoming Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate is set to launch on Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita alongside the home console and PC editions of Batman: Arkham Origins next month, and is being met with considerable enthusiasm from fans of the franchise. And these fans looking to adopt the PlayStation versions of the videogames are set to be in for a special surprise.

At Gamescom, Cologne, a member of development team for Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate revealed to Electronic Theatre that there is a connection between the PlayStation 3’s Batman: Arkham Origins and the PlayStation Vita title. Refusing to be pinned down to specifics, the developer asserted that specific content will be unlocked for those gamers who purchase and play both Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate on the same PlayStation Network ID.

Both Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate will be available throughout Europe on 25th October 2013, for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, and Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita respectively. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details on the Batman: Arkham videogame franchise and other forthcoming titles from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.